ANATOMICAL IMPORTANCE AND FUNCTIONS OF DHATUS: AN AYURVEDA REVIEW
Dr. Sunita Sunil Niwane*, Dr. Sangeeta Keshaorao Vidhale, Dr. Maya Asit Thakare
ABSTRACT
The physiology of human body as per Ayurveda works around homeostasis of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. These are described as roots of our body; Dosha acts as subtle entity that governs function of human body while Dhatu acts as structural components and give strength to the body. Ayurveda described seven Dhatus in human body namely; Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja and Shukra. Rasa Dhatu resembles plasma of body, Rakta Dhatu is referred to blood, Mamsa Dhatu correlated with muscular components of body, Meda Dhatu denotes adipose tissue, Asthi Dhatu resembles bones and cartilage tissue, Majja Dhatu referred for bone marrow while Shukra Dhatu described for sperm and ovum responsible for reproduction. These Dhatus not only forms structural components of body but also performs many functions including nourishment of body, circulation of biomaterials, holding up the organs, reproduction and maintenance of body frame, etc.
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